Forty-five (45) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing

In separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Police STF from 29 Sep to 07 Oct 25, forty-five (45) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 11 dinghies, 02 canoes and 01 cab in multiple locations across the island.

In the coastal areas of Maleimunthal, Kokkuthuduwai, Boulder Point, Kokilai,Kadiraweli Point, Poduwakattu, Foul Point, Ottamawadi, Plantain Point, Kalkuda and Kallarawa in Trincomalee and in the town area of Jaffna the Northern and Eastern Naval Commands nabbed these 45 individuals for their involvement in fishing with unauthorized nets and explosives, engagement in illegal fishing methods and fishing practices without valid license.

The suspects along with fishing boats, vehicle and unauthorized gear held in these separate operations were handed over to the offices of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Jaffna, Kinniya, Mullaitivu, Kuchchaweli, Lankapatuna, Cod Bay and Batticaloa.